Record ID: IOW-C70DA9
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Lower Palaeolithic flint ovate/cordate handaxe (c. 500,000 BC-c. 180,000 BC). A surface find within the inter-tidal zone. The implement has been bi-facially worked overall and the removals appear to be multi-directional. Length: c. 145.0mm; width: c. 103.0mm; thickness: c. 44.0mm. Weight: c. 360.00g. Dimensions taken from image! This record has been generated from emailed information and images supplied by the finder (not seen by FLO).
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C5C112
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Lower Palaeolithic flint handaxe (c. 500,000 BC-150,000 BC). This cordate axehead is sub-oval in plan, pointed oval in side view with a very slight S-shape profile. It is bifacially flaked overall and is variably coloured grey and light brown with creamy mottling. One side has larger flake scars then the other side. The axehead was found resting on the clay surface within the inter-tidal zone. However, it is not water-worn or damaged. Length: 113.2mm; width: 72.8mm; thickness: 28.0mm. Weight: 266.99g.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-ADFCC4
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Lower Palaeolithic flint handaxe of 'Crude' form (500000 BC-180000 BC). Wymer Type G. This implement has lost most of its original manufactured surface probably having been subjected to intense cold. As a result, most of the surface is uneven. In plan, it is pointed at the distal end and rounded at the proximal end. The dorsal face is humped and the ventral face is flatter. On the ventral face, at the proximal end, there is a patch of buff/off-white patina. This handaxe is grey and blends to off-white with reddish staining in places. Length: 119.61mm; width: 68…
Created on: Monday 9th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-85F5A5
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Acheulian flint handaxe of the Lower Palaeolithic period (c. 480,000 BP-c. 130,000 BP). The implement is sub-oval in plan and the tip is missing, apparently as a result of gellifraction. Some material has been lost on one face near the butt end. It also has a number of hair-line fractures. It has been knapped overall and the butt is evenly rounded in plan. There is an off-centre sub-circular perforation which is a natural feature formed by the crystallisation around a former fossil sponge. On one face there is a small circular void that was also formerly occupied by a …
Created on: Sunday 3rd April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-11AE37
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A small complete flint handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic date (500,000 BC-50,000 BP). The handaxe is irregular in plan. It has a wide rounded butt and the sides taper inwards towards a rounded tip. One face has four major removals with distinct arises and the other face is more detailed in flake removal. There is no cortex and the surfaces are shiny and uniformly orange brown. The implement is in perfect condition and is not 'rolled'. 57.8 x 50.1 x 24.8mm. Weight: 59.91g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-531011
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint object, possibly a handaxe of Palaeolithic date. In plan, the implement is ovate in form and in side view it has a pointed oval profile. The extent of the removals on both faces is invasive and they are completely covered with an off-whit and buff cortex. At each side there is a characteristic S-shaped profile. 108.9 x 73.7 x 21.5. Weight: 189.04g. This object has been tentatively identified as a handaxe. However, it may have been formed naturally.
Created on: Friday 12th February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8C61B8
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A collection of handaxes, other implements and flakes found on cliff slopes by the Cockburn family between 1905 and 1915. 37 objects.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A0FB18
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete “sub-cordate” flint handaxe of Palaeolithic date 500,000 BC – 40,000 BC). Length 148.5mm, width 79.2mm and 37.1mm thick. Weight 386.0g. Bi-facially worked and symmetrical in plan, the implement has a pointed tip and a rounded butt. The extreme point of the tip is missing due to an old break. The flake removals cover the whole of both faces. It is slightly "rolled", although this is hardly noticeable and the patination colour on both faces is generally off-white. This implement falls into Wymer's sub-cordate category: Type G (Wymer 1999, 10-11). This imp…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E10E88
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Almost complete "sub-cordate" flint handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic date (500000 BC – 40000 BC). Length 115mm, width 83mm and 34mm thick. Weight 291.19g. Bi-facially worked and symmetrical in plan, the implement has a pointed tip and a rounded butt. Part of the tip is lost. The flake removals cover the whole of both surfaces. It is slightly "rolled" and the patination colour on both faces is variable between a pale buff through to a pale orange. At the edge, on one face there is a later flake scar, the surface colour of which is much the same as the general patination. This implement f…
Created on: Sunday 6th November 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestone and Seaview', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-183AA3
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete flat-butted flint cordate handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic date (500000 BC – 40000 BC). Length 111mm, width 93mm and 55mm thick. Weight 488g. Bi-facially worked and symmetrical in plan, the implement has been produced on a large flake. The flake has a large striking platform and an indistinct bulb of percussion. The removals cover the whole of the dorsal surface and most of the ventral surface. Orange coloured overall.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-163AA5
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Flint cordate handaxe of Lower Palaeolithic date (500000 BC - 40000 BC). Length 89mm, width 67mm and 23mm thick. Weight 128.42g. Bi-facially worked and symmetrical in plan. The removals cover the whole of each face. Light grey patinated overall.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2005
Last updated: Saturday 15th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-BCF374
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete bi-facially worked flint implement, probably a hand-axe of probable Palaeolithic date. Length 121mm, width 64mm and 41mm thick. Weight 219.39g. The black patinated implement has several small modern breaks along the edges and the tip of the point is also broken and missing. However, this break appears to be old. Viewed in plan, it tapers towards a sharp point from the thick angular butt. Prior to damage the edges would have had a slightly "twisted" appearance. The surfaces are slightly "rolled", probably due to the action of the sand and shingle environment in which it wa…
Created on: Sunday 24th October 2004
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portchester Castle', grid reference and parish protected.